What is the News? The World Economic Forum(WF) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a jointly designed ‘Sustainable Cities India program’. What is the Sustainable Cities India program? Aim: To enable cities to decarbonize in a systematic and sustainable way that will reduce… Continue reading World Economic Forum and the National Institute of Urban Affairs sign a MoU to collaborate on a jointly designed ‘Sustainable Cities India program’
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Union Minister launches Ombudsperson App for Mahatma Gandhi NREGA
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Ombudsman?3 Ombudsman for MGNREGA4 Why has the Ombudsperson App been developed for the MGNREGA Act? What is the News? The Union Minister for Rural Development has launched the Ombudsperson App for Mahatma Gandhi NREGA. What is an Ombudsman? The word “ombudsman” is derived from the Swedish word… Continue reading Union Minister launches Ombudsperson App for Mahatma Gandhi NREGA
Minister of Electronics and IT release “National Strategy on Additive Manufacturing”
What is the News? The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology has released a “National Strategy on Additive Manufacturing”. What is Additive Manufacturing? Additive Manufacturing(AM) is defined as the technology that constructs a three-dimensional object from a digital 3D model or a CAD model by adding material layer by layer. The addition of… Continue reading Minister of Electronics and IT release “National Strategy on Additive Manufacturing”
DRDO and IIT Delhi scientists demonstrate Quantum Key Distribution between two cities 100 kilometers apart
What is the News? A team of scientists from the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has successfully demonstrated the Quantum Key Distribution(QKD) link between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, a distance of more than 100 kilometers. What is Quantum Key Distribution(QKD)? QKD is primarily a mechanism… Continue reading DRDO and IIT Delhi scientists demonstrate Quantum Key Distribution between two cities 100 kilometers apart
IAF TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE COBRA WARRIOR IN UNITED KINGDOM
What is the News? Indian Air Force will participate in a multi-nation air exercise named ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22’ at Waddington, UK What is Exercise Cobra Warrior? Aim: To provide operational exposure and share best practices amongst the participating Air Forces, thereby enhancing combat capability and forging bonds of friendship. Conducted by: Royal Air Force(RAF)… Continue reading IAF TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE COBRA WARRIOR IN UNITED KINGDOM
Union Ministers jointly inaugurate “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate”
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has inaugurated “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate” What is Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate? Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate is a week-long science festival. It aims to celebrate the essence and magnificence of our scientific achievements. Aim: To incorporate India’s science and scientific achievements in our cultural ethos and to… Continue reading Union Ministers jointly inaugurate “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate”
25th Meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council held in Mumbai
What is the News? The 25th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held under the Chairpersonship of the Union Finance Minister. The Council noted that the Government and all regulators need to maintain a constant vigil on the financial conditions and functioning of important financial institutions, especially considering that it could… Continue reading 25th Meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council held in Mumbai
Green Financing Critical to Decarbonizing the Indian Transport Sector
What is the News? NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute(WRI), India has conducted a virtual consultation workshop on ‘Financing for Decarbonization of Transport’. What was the purpose of the workshop? Aim: To identify actionable strategies and bring together financing institutions and transport organizations to collectively work towards furthering innovative financing policies for the decarbonization of… Continue reading Green Financing Critical to Decarbonizing the Indian Transport Sector
Government approves the continuation of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years i.e. from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme(NMMSS)? Nodal Ministry: Launched in 2008-09 by Ministry of Education Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To award scholarships to meritorious students of economically… Continue reading Government approves the continuation of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years
PM CARES for Children Scheme Extended up to 28th February, 2022
What is the News? Government of India has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till 28th February, 2022. What is the PM Cares for Children Scheme? Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2021 Objective: To ensure comprehensive care and protection of children who have lost their parent(s) to the COVID pandemic… Continue reading PM CARES for Children Scheme Extended up to 28th February, 2022
